The property

Gilsland 1.4 miles.

This detached hilltop cottage is situated on the owner's working livestock farm, on the outskirts of the village of Gilsland on the edge of the Northumberland National Park, within easy reach of Hadrian’s Wall.

This wonderful cottage is bright and spacious, and ideal for extended families and groups of friends looking to discover this delightful area.

Built in the 1600s, in typical Bastle House style, it has retained many original features, such as gnarled oak beams, arrow slit windows, sark boarded ceilings and hayloft steps.

With stunning views over the surrounding countryside, it is an ideal location to chill out and relieve weary bones.

The cosy sitting room has a beautiful wooden floor and arched window with panoramic views.

The kitchen has a dining area and provides an excellent space to rustle up a gourmet meal for family or friends, whilst upstairs there are four beautiful bedrooms, three of which have en-suite shower rooms.

A family bathroom, utility room and a ground floor wet room complete this stunning cottage.

Warm and welcoming throughout, guests will find plenty of space to relax and unwind, with the luxury of underfloor heating.

From the kitchen there are French doors through to the patio and garden, where you can relax with a refreshing drink whilst planning the next day’s activities.

For those keen on walking and wildlife, this cottage is the perfect choice, with paths and trails leading in every direction straight from the door.

Take advantage of the quiet country roads and cycle to the nearby pretty village of Gilsland.

There are many other places to visit within a short drive; Birdoswald Roman Fort and Thirlwall Castle are less than three miles away and a little further afield, the Roman forts of Vindalanda and Housesteads make a fascinating day out.

The countryside is steeped in history, as the Roman wall follows the contours of the Whin Sill escarpment and the remains of the Roman river crossing can be found at Willowford.

The cottage is ideal for those wishing to explore further tracts of the Roman wall, the north Pennines, Eden Valley or the Scottish Borders and the small market towns of Haltwhistle and Brampton are well worth a visit, both with a good selection of shops and cafes.

This cottage is a fabulous base for that long awaited family get-together.

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About the location

GILSLAND

Haltwhistle 6 miles; Brampton 9 miles.

Gilsland is a small village with two pubs and a tea room on the Northumberland, Cumbria border. It is situated on Hadrian's Wall and is ideal for exploring the north Pennines, Eden Valley, the Scottish Borders and even as far south west as the Lake District National Park. Gilsland lies within 10 miles of Housesteads Roman Fort and Vindolanda, famous for the Roman parchment letters and settlement reconstruction. There are numerous castle ruins close by, including Blenkinsopp, Thirlwall, Bellister and Bewcastle, and the pretty market town of Brampton is within a 15-minute drive and Carlisle is just 30 minutes away. For a great day trip, visit the Lake District National Park, or spend a day in Cumbria. The scenery in this area is stunning, with wide panoramic vistas looking out on the Roman Wall which follows the Whin Sill escarpment, making this quiet corner of England a walker's and cyclist's delight.

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Reviews

“The track to the cottage is quite steep and rough, so would not suit a small car - but the view is worth it!”

“Fantastic cottage in a great location, in the middle of nowhere, but only 1.”

5 miles from the village, with a great pub serving excellent food.
We were snowed in for a few days, but the owners Christine and Paul really helped us out, nothing was to much trouble for them, but they also left you alone the rest of the time.
Great walks from the cottage door, and the surrounding holiday. Fantastic break.

Mrs NelsonDecember 2017

“Lovely couple who own/manage the property were great at responding to questions before and during - they even brought us up an extra table on Boxing Day.”

“The cottage is wonderful and the views unequalled.”

The owners were both very helpful and friendly. We are certainly hoping to visit again.

Mrs MundyJuly 2017

“A beautifully equipped cottage in an amazing setting which enabled us to have a lovely relaxing holiday.”

Ms GillMarch 2017

“It was a very high quality conversion of a barn to a warm, comfortable and welcoming cottage.”

The owners were extremely helpful and friendly.
We look forward to returning another time.

Mrs ThomasJune 2016

“This is a beautiful cottage.”

If u want remote you definitely have it here.Countryside views and walks from doorstep. Was 6 of us and was comfortable seating and cosy. Close to Hadrians Wall and National Trust. And we were blessed with good weather. Lovely part of England.